Yaesu VX-110 OPERATING MANUAL
OPERATING MANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
YAESU U.S.A.
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Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU GERMANY GmbH
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YAESU HK LTD.
11th Floor Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contents
Introduction .......................................... 1
Controls & Connectors ........................ 2
Accessories & Options.......................... 3
Basic Operation .................................... 4
Battery Pack Installation and Removal.......4
Antenna Installation....................................5
Switching Power ON and OFF...................6
Adjusting the Volume Level.......................6
Squelch Setup .............................................6
Transmitting................................................6
Frequency Navigation.................................7
Changing the Transmitter Power Level ......7
Changing the Channel Steps.......................7
Repeater Operation .....................................8
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) ............8
Manual Repeater Shift Activation ..........8
Setting Repeater Tx Offset......................9
Checking the Repeater
Uplink (Input) Frequency .. .9
Keyboard Locking ......................................9
Advanced Operation .......................... 10
Receive Battery Saver Setup.....................10
Tx Battery Saver .......................................10
Keypad/LCD Illumination ........................10
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature.......11
Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) .............11
Disabling the BUSY/TX LED ..................12
Checking the Battery Voltage...................12
Disabling the Key pad Beeper ..................12
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ............................12
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) .........13
ANI Operation (Automatic
Number Identification)...13
CTCSS Operation .....................................14
DCS Operation .........................................15
Tone Search Scanning ..............................16
To scan for the tone in use ....................16
CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ....................17
Memory Operation ............................. 18
Memory Storage .......................................18
Storing Independent Trasmit
Frequencies (“Odd Splits”) ...18
Memory Recall .........................................18
HOME Channel Memory .........................19
Labeling Memories ...................................19
Masking Memories ...................................20
Memory Only Mode .................................20
Scanning .............................................. 21
Setting the Scan Resume Technique.....21
To set the Scan-Resume mode..............21
VFO Scanning ..........................................21
Memory Scanning.....................................22
How to Skip (Omit) a Channel
During Memory Scan Operatin ...22
Automatic Lamp Illumination
on Scan Stop ...22
Band Edge Beeper ....................................23
Smart Search Operation............................23
Setting the Smart Search Mode ............23
Storing Smart Search Memories ...........23
Priority Channel Scanning
(Dual Watch)...24
DTMF Operation................................ 25
DTMF Autodialer .....................................25
To send the telephone number .............. 25
ARTS Operation ................................. 26
Basic ARTS Setup and Operation ............26
ARTS Polling Time Options ....................27
ARTS Alert Beep Options ........................ 27
CW Identifier Setup..................................27
To activate the CW identifier................28
Interface of Packet TNCs................... 29
Reset..................................................... 29
Cloning................................................. 30
Set Mode .............................................. 31
Specifications....................................... 37
Introduction
The VX-110 is an ultra compact FM hand-held providing up to five watts of RF power and
a wealth of new features for the 2m amateur band. The VX-110 has rubber gasket seals
around all external controls and connectors keep out dust and rain or spray, assuring years
of reliable operation even in harsh environments.
Eight multi-function keys provide the ultimate in programmability, with 209 freely tunable
memories. and one instant-recall “Home” channel memory. All memories store repeater
shifts or separate tx/rx frequencies, CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) or DCS status. Busy channel band or selective memory scanning is provided along
with priority channel monitoring; 1 MHz up/down stepping; ARS (automatic repeater shift)
when tuned to repeater subbands; plus a top panel rotary dial for memory and frequency
selection, and up to 9 DTMF memories can store 16 digits each for quick playback of
commonly used numbers.
The liquid crystal display shows seven frequency digits, memory selection, CTCSS tone
frequency, and includes a bargraph S/PO meter. Yaesu’s power saver system can be set by
the operator for optimum sampling/standby ratio, or can be turned off for packet operation.
And our new APO (Automatic Power Off) system shuts off the transceiver to avoid dead
batteries if you doze off or are called away unexpectedly.
Operation under difficult conditions is simplified by a lamp button illuminating the display
and backlit translucent keypad, diatonically assigned function-dependent keypad beeps.
Please read this manual carefully to gain a clear understanding of the features of the VX-
110.
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Controls & Connectors
ANTENNA Jack
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
PTT Button
Monitor (Burst) Button
LAMP Button
VOL/OFF Control
Battery Pack Latch
BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp
DIAL Rotary Selector
SQL Control
MIC/SP Jack
EXT DC
Speaker
Mic
Keypad
Tone Encoder/Squelch Enabled
Repeater Shift
Memory Mode
Memory Number
Alt Key Active
S- and TX Power Meter
LOW Power
Digital Coded Squelch
Memory Skip
BELL
Frequency
Auto Power OFF Active
LOCK Feature Active
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Accessories & Options
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE VX-110
FNB-64 Ni-Cd Battery Pack (7.2 V, 700 mAh)
NC-72A/B/C/F/U Battery Chareger
Belt Clip
Antenna
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR VX-110
FNB-V57 7.2 V, 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack
FNB-64 7.2 V, 700 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack
FBA-25 Compact Dry Cell Battery Case for 6 AA-size cells
CD-16 Desktop Rapid Charger (requires CA-24 and PA-23)
NC-72A 100 VAC Compact Wall Charger for FNB-64
NC-72B 120 VAC Compact Wall Charger for FNB-64
NC-72C 230-240 VAC Compact Wall Charger for FNB-64
NC-72F 220 VAC Compact Wall Charger for FNB-64
NC-72U 230 VAC Compact Wall Charger for FNB-64
NC-73 Desktop Rapid Charger
MH-34B4B External Hand Speaker/Microphone
MH-37A4B Earpiece/Microphone
VC-25 VOX Headset
E-DC-5B DC Cable w/Noise Filter
E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only
CA-24 Charger Sleeve
PA-23 AC Adapter
CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter
CT-44 Microphone Adapter
YHA-62 Rubber flex antenna
CT-27 Cloning Cable
Availability of accessories may vary: some accessories are supplied as standard per local
regulations and requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your
Yaesu dealer for additions to the above list.
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Basic Operation
BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, so your palm is over the
speaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery
compartment on the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close the
Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a “Click.” To remove the battery, turn the
radio off and remove any
protective cases. Open the
Battery Pack Latch on the
bottom of the radio, then
slide the battery downward
and out from the radio while
unfolding the Belt Clip.
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-Cd packs, as they could explode if
accidentally short-circuited.
If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the NC-72A/B/C/F/U Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC
jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B (with its cigarette
lighter plug) or E-DC-6 DC Adapter may also be used for charging the battery.
The optional FNB-V57 high-capacity battery can not be charged using the NC-72; please
use the optional CD-16.
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Basic Operation
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the transceiver. However , for enhanced coverage in remote areas, an external mobile or base station
antenna may prove beneficial.
To install the supplied antenna
Hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force.
Notes:
m Never transmit without having an antenna connected.
m When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the
upper part of the antenna while screwing it onto the
mating connector on the transceiver.
m Remember that a large base-station antenna will have
considerably more gain than the supplied rubber flex
antenna, and this added gain may degrade the ability of
the VX-110 to resist intermodulation-type interference. The installation of a suitable
144-148 MHz bandpass filter in the coaxial line to a base station will usually eliminate
such interference, if encountered.
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Basic Operation
SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF
Be sure the battery pack is installed.
Connect the antenna to the top panel ANTENNA
jack.
Switch on the transceiver by rotating the VOL con-
trol clockwise out of the click-stop (a momentary
beep will sound).
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL
Rotate the VOL control (immediately to the right of the Antenna) to set the desired audio
level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.
SQUELCH SETUP
Set the SQL control fully counterclockwise, rotate the
VOL control out of the click-stop and adjust it for a
comfortable volume on the noise or a received signal.
The BUSY/TX indicator LED should glow green. If a
signal is present, rotate the DIAL selector on the top
panel to a channel where only noise is heard.
Adjust the SQL control just to the point where the noise is silenced and the Green LED is
extinguished. If the SQL control is set further clockwise, sensitivity to weak signals will be
reduced. Now, whenever a signal reaches the receiver that is strong enough to open the
squelch, the indicator will glow green.
TRANSMITTING
When you wish to transmit, wait until the channel is clear (BUSY/TX lamp of f), and squeeze
the PTT switch. During transmission the BUSY/TX indicator glows red, and relative transmitter power output is indicated graphically along the bottom of the display. Release the
PTT switch to receive.
If using a version “B” (in Europe), press the
T-CALL switch (just below the PTT switch)
to transmit a 1750 Hz tone to access repeaters that require it.
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Basic Operation
FREQUENCY NAVIGATION
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Make sure the keypad is unlocked, and press the [M/V(SET
the VFO mode.
You have several ways to tune the VX-1 10: in selectable channel steps or 1 MHz steps with
[s]
the
Use the DIAL knob to tune the displayed VFO frequency at the current channel step rate.
You can also press the
[t]
just press the
[t]
/
keys; and the DIAL knob.
[s]
[t]
/
keys momentarily to do this, but if you press the
key for more than 1/2-second, scanning will start. This is described later, so for now,
[s]
[t]
or
key again to stop (if you have to).
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button, if necessary , to select
[s]
or
To change the MHz range of the VFO, you can press the [F] key followed by the
[t]
key (or turn the DIAL knob). Note the beeps when using the
moving up or down. When done press [F] again, or just wait five seconds.
[s]
/
[t]
[s]
or
keys when
CHANGING THE TRANSMITTER POWER LEVEL
You can select between a total of three transmitter power levels on your VX-1 10 . The exact
power output will vary somewhat, depending on the voltage supplied to the transceiver.
With the standard FNB-64 Battery Pack, the power output levels available are:
HIGH: 5 W MID: 2 W LOW: 0.5 W
To change the power level:
]
Press the [F] key, then immediately press the [LOW(SKIP
Now rotate the DIAL knob to select “LOW”, “MID,” or “HIGH”.
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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key.
CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPS
To change the frequency steps used during manual tuning, follow the procedure below:
]
Press the [F] key, then immediately press the [M/V(SET
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #5 (“STEP”).
Press the [F] key to enable modification of the current setting.
Now rotate the DIAL knob to select 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, or 50 kHz steps.
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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key to enter the Set mode.
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Basic Operation
REPEATER OPERATION
The ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in the VX-110 provides repeater shift of the
transmit frequency whenever you are tuned to a standard repeater subband (see diagram
below). When enabled, a small “–” or “+” will be displayed in the upper left-hand corner
of the display, signifying that repeater shift is active, and closing the push-to-talk switch
changes the display to the (shifted) transmit frequency.
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)
To re-enable ARS:
]
Press the [F] key, then immediately press the [M/V(SET
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #2 (“ARS”).
Press the [F] key to enable modification of the current setting.
Now rotate the DIAL to select “ON” (to enable Automatic Repeater Shift).
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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key to enter the Set mode.
Tone Burst
For repeaters using 1750-Hz burst tone access, you can configure the switch below the
PTT to send the access tone when this switch is pressed. See page 12 for details.
Manual Repeater Shift Activation
When a repeater shift is active, either “–” or “+” appears in the display . If neither appears
when tuned to a repeater output frequency, you can activate the shift manually:
]
Press the [F] key, then immediately press the [M/V(SET
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #3 (“RPT”).
Press the [F] key to enable modification of the current setting.
Rotate the DIAL to select the desired repeater shift direction (-RPT, +RPT or SIMP).
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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key to enter the Set mode.
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Basic Operation
Setting repeater Tx Offset
Although you should keep the repeater offset programmed to that used in your area, you
can change the default repeater offset for special applications:
]
Press the [F] key, then immediately press the [M/V(SET
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #4 (“SHIFT”).
Press the [F] key to enable modification of the current setting.
Rotate the DIAL to select the new shift offset frequency (selectable in 50-kHz incre-
ments only).
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency
It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see if the
calling station is within direct (“Simplex”) range.
To do this, just press the [REV(DTMF)] key momentarily. To return to the normal uplink/
downlink frequency relationship, repeat this step.
KEYBOARD LOCKING
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the VX-110’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are:
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key to enter the Set mode.
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
K + D: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
K + P: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out
D + P: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
]
Press the [F] key, then press the [M/V(SET
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #30 (“LK MODE”).
Press the [F] key to enable setting of the Lock mode (which defines which keys/func-
tions are to be locked out).
Rotate the DIAL to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above.
Once you have made your selection, press the PTT key momentarily to save the new
setting and resume normal operation.
To activate the locking feature, press the [F] key, then press the [RPT(LOCK
The “ ” icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel keyboard locking, again press the
[F]
key, followed by the [RPT(LOCK)] key.
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key to enter the Set mode.
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key.
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Advanced Operation
RECEIVE BA TTERY SAVER SETUP
An important feature of the VX-110 is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to
sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. This feature
significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change the amount of “sleep”
time between activity checks using the Menu System:
Press the [F] key, then press the [M/V(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #8 (“RX SAVE”).
Press the [F] key to enable adjustment of this Menu item.
Rotate the DIAL to select the desired “Sleep” duration. The selections available are
200 ms, 300 ms, 500 ms, 1 second, and 2 seconds, or OFF. The default value is 200 ms.
When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF, as the sleep
cycle may “Collide” with the beginning of an incoming Packet transmission, causing
your TNC not to receive the full data burst. Likewise, during voice operation, part of the
first word of an incoming transmission maybe cut off during (normal) Battery Saver
operation.
TX BATTERY SAVER
The VX-110 also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lower
the power output level when the last signal received was very strong. With the Transmit
Battery Saver, the automatic selection of Low Power operation conserves battery drain
significantly.
To activate the Transmit Battery Saver:
]
Press the [F] key, then press the [M/V(SET
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #9 (“TX SAVE”).
Press the [F] key to enable adjustment of this Menu item.
Rotate the DIAL so as to select ON (thus activating the Transmit Battery Saver).
When you have completed your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting
and exit to normal operation.
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key to enter the Set mode.
KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION
Your VX-110 includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. Three
options for activating the lamp are provided:
KEY : Pressing any key (except PTT) causes the lamp to provide illumination for 5
seconds, after which the lamp will automatically shut off.
5SEC : Pressing the LAMP switch momentarily causes the lamp to provide illumina-
tion for 5 seconds, after which the lamp will automatically shut off.
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